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Family Law and Practice: The Paralegal's Guide, 2/E
Grace A. Luppino, Branford Hall Career Institute
Justine FitzGerald Miller, Branford Hall Career Institute

ISBN-10: 0132381990
ISBN-13: 9780132381994

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 672 pp
Published: 03/23/2007

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For courses in Family Law.

This text is set apart by its balance between the theoretical underpinnings of family law and the processes and procedures that govern daily practice. Covering a wide range of topics, it discusses issues such as: same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships, covenant marriage, premarital agreements, parenting plans, reproductive technologies and custody battles, alternative dispute resolution and adoption. A priority is placed on the coverage of the procedural aspects of the divorce process and post-judgment matters. Filled with practical advice, it is easy to use in shorter courses and designed to prepare the paralegal student for the realities of family law practice.

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For courses in Family Law.

Hallmark Features

A focus on paralegal preparation–using a balance of history, theory, and practice.

Addresses the need for a concise book that shows paralegals how to respond successfully to the numerous demands in a real-world family law practice.

Solid coverage of the procedural aspects of the divorce process and post-judgment matters–appears in Chapters 9-14.

Examines areas of family practice that represent a majority of a family practitioner's workload.

Interesting cases–reinforce important connections between theory and application.

Includes O.J. Simpson's custody case, Lucille Ball's divorce complaint against Desi Arnaz, Roseannes' restraining order and affidavit against Tom Arnold for domestic violence, Madonna and Sean Penn's separation agreement, and more.
Adds a contemporary, fresh flavor to the text.

National examples, including common law–appear in the text.

Shows students the variety of state statutes used throughout the U.S.
References cases, statutes and forms from various jurisdictions.

Sample family forms are referenced throughout–andprovide examples of the types of documents prepared in family law and practice.

Shows how to draft typical family related pleadings such as, complaints, motions, orders, and agreements.

New To This Edition

Thoroughly updated to include new material on topics such as:

Same-sex marriage
Domestic partnerships and civil unions
Covenant marriage
Celebrity annulments
Workplace violence
Drafting and executing valid premarital agreements
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act and Consumer Protection Act
Parenting plans
Virtual visitation
Reproductive technologies and custody disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution in family cases
Adoption

Moved! Chapter 3, Client Interview–now appears earlier in the text.

Introduces readers to the issues surrounding the first meeting with the client.
Provides a more logical sequence as determined by current users and reviewers.

New! Exploring the Workplace Activities–end each chapter and challenge students to solve family law problems using the Internet.

Requires students to acquire hands-on experience with their jurisdiction's statutes, cases, forms, and procedural rules.
Develops paralegal skills essential to daily tasks.

New! More cases (including alimony and pendente lite orders)–have been added.

Gives readers more illustrations of various types of alimony.
Shows examples of pendente lite orders in action.

New! Crossword Puzzles–appear at the end of each chapter.

Reinforce vocabulary in a fun and entertaining way.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Ethics

Chapter 3 Client Interview

Chapter 4 Prenuptial Agreements, Cohabitation & Same-Sex Marriage

Chapter 5 Alimony

Chapter 6 Property Division

Chapter 7 Child Custody

Chapter 8 Child Support

Chapter 9 Initial and Responsive Pleadings

Chapter 10 Pendente Lite Orders

Chapter11 Discovery

Chapter 12 Separation Agreements

Chapter 13 Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Divorce Trial

Chapter 14 Post Judgment Matters

Chapter 15 State Intervention and Adoption

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Family Law (Legal Studies & Paralegal)

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Family Law and Practice, 3/E
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ISBN-10: 0135122511 | ISBN-13: 9780135122518
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For all courses in Family Law in a wide variety of legal studies degree and certificate programs.

This text combines the theoretical and practical aspects of family law, preparing students to enter the workplace thoroughly knowledgeable about both family law and the procedural law requirements of family law practice. Coverage includes: same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships, covenant marriage, premarital agreements, parenting plans, reproductive technologies and custody battles, alternative dispute resolution and adoption. The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated, and is revised to support a broader student population. It contains more practical coverage; new discussions of legal procedures and extrajudicial methods promoting citizen and state interests; improved organization; new sections linking theory to practice; and two new chapters: Marriage and Marriage Alternatives, and Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment.
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Grace A. Luppino

Graduated Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1990. She practiced in the areas of family law and child protection for 10 years.

Currently a paralegal instructor at Branford Hall Career Institute in Branford, Connecticut.

Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked as a paralegal and received an A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Worked as a victim advocate for battered women in the Connecticut courts.

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